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Berkeley, CA
A Brighter Today

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Berkeley North ·  Telephone: (510) 704-0266  · Website: www.abrightertoday.org

Director: Add Your Stats Contact Info

A Brighter Today
2220 Cedar Street
Berkeley, CA  94612

www.abrightertoday.org

Tel: (510) 704-0266
Fax: (510) 704-0190

Director: Kamryn Clark
kamrynclark@abrightertoday.org

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Four Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation
Four And Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 7

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Source: This information was provided by parents

General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

A Brighter Today strives to make a positive difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families. We are committed to helping young children find, use and strengthen their unique ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Circle time, free-choice play and outside play with specific therapies for child's particular conditions.

From interview with director 3/15/06
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to --
Days:
Mon 8am - 6pm
Tue 8am - 6pm
Wed 8am - 6pm
Thu 8am - 6pm
Fri 8am - 6pm
Tuition: $1,000/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 8
Student/teacher ratio3:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


20 hrs or less per week: $500/month
20-30 hours per week: $750/month
40+ hours per week: $1000/month

Open from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with optional drop-off time as early as 7:30 a.m. The hours...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsRolling

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